Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

SA5 4EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA5 4EB.

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Population

222

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 36,400 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SA5 4EB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SA5 4EB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA5 4EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Fforest-fach in Swansea. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Cockett ward and the Swansea West constituency.

SA5 4EB is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SA5 4EB are sourced from Output Area W00004087 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA5 4EB. The average age is 54.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SA5 4EB has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences24
Shoplifting11
Drugs7
Public order5
Burglary3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • KFC Swansea Fforestfach0.9 km
  • The Cafe0.9 km
  • + 17 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • Swansea Community Farm0.9 km
  • Nisa Local1.0 km
  • Ravenhill Stores0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Joiners Arms0.9 km
  • Joiners Arms0.9 km
  • Marquis Arms0.6 km
  • Armine Social Club0.9 km
  • Marquis Arms0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.6 km
  • Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
  • Tesco Extra0.9 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.6 km
  • Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Yo! To Go1.0 km
  • Yo! To Go1.0 km
  • Bombay Burritos1.0 km
  • FC Bookbinder Coffee Stop0.9 km
  • Deano's Diner0.8 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gowerton3.4 km
  • Swansea3.7 km
  • Llansamlet6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Queensway Turn0.3 km
  • Queensway0.3 km
  • Fforest-fach Park & Ride0.3 km
  • Golf Shop Carmarthen Road0.4 km
  • Star Inn0.4 km